Before/After...

Thank you for all the nice comments on my last post - thought it might be fun to show you how this room started. As you can see, the basics were all there - however, the key to a more cohesive, designed look in this room comes down to a few things - balance, scale and styling.  The room is an awkward shape and even has a fireplace that is out of the shot which makes it difficult...

Chic but shabby no more....a client project.

My friend and client LOVES the Shabby Chic look.....but was eager to 'finish' her spaces with a bit more contemporary touches, texture and an overall collected look. All of these requests are right up my design-loving alley! For full disclosure, the spaces were pretty terrific 'as is'.  This homeowner has done alot of renovations and is a collector of beautiful vintage pieces...

Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?

The photos above and below were taken by me at  last year's Farm Chicks Antiques Show in Spokane, Washington. The photos show one of my favorite vendor's booth - Uber Chic who specialize in beautiful pieces from Europe. I literally 'died' over their dyed grain sack pillows last year - they are just SO good, a sort of updated/modern take on the grain sack - which is becoming sort...

Seems appropriate today.....

It seems elusive these days...... and often I find it overwhelming when I think of the world my children are  living in.....I sort of want to  wrap them up and watch old Brady Bunch episodes..... while eating popcorn and ice cream, of course..... Praying for you Bosto...

Traditional Home and a winner.....

First, I had to share a couple images from the current issue of  Traditional Home magazine.  This is the home of designer Lillian August and I would  say it's pretty near perfect.  I love the mix of the chippy pieces with the more refined/buttoned-up upholstery, makes my heart skip a beat. These images are the epitome of classic, casual elegance. To see more images of this...

Happy Birthday to me.....and a giveaway for you!

Today is my birthday.   Unfortunately, I am blogging from  my cozy bed - I am down and out with a nasty cold  - no bueno. This week, my friend Jeanne Oliver wrote a beautiful post  that really resonated with me.....I encourage you to take the time to read her words. I feel fortunate to have many  women in my life like the special ones she has in hers. Inspired...

Jonathon Adler Inspired Design....

Last week I was fabric shopping and came across this grouping of new HGTV fabrics.  I posted the photo above on Instagram and commented that I would like to design a Jonathon Adler inspired space using  these fabrics.  What can I say, this is the way my brain works, I am weird like that ...... A tried and true design junkie, I am.  Adler is a bit too contemporary...

Pretty, pretty chair....

Good afternoon. I spent my morning visiting a local client and took this photo of a chair that recently returned from the upholsterer. Isn't she pretty? We are working on choosing fabric for some throw pillows and other finishing touches - the FUN stuff! **************** Thank you for all the nice comments about our pup....so far he seems healthy as can be but will begin some...

Sweet home Oregon.....

It's Monday evening and our house guests {all SIX of them} have left after their 10 day visit......it's really bittersweet. I am completely pooped but in such a good way. I feel blessed that our family has friends who are like family, that despite moving a great distance, these friends spent their precious time and resources to come visit us.  Our children get along like cousins...